Choosing a model for takeoff

In the Model Takeoff window, use one of the following methods to open a model in the Interview window.

  • Select a model and click [Interview].
  • Double-click on a model in the list.

The source option indicates whether the Model Takeoff window lists models in the database or in the estimate.

  • To takeoff a new model, choose from the list of database models. Note that each time you select a database model, you are actually making a copy of it as an estimate model.
  • To view a model in progress or already generated to the spreadsheet, choose from the list of estimate models.

Tip: If the database containing the selected model is not open, the model appears in read-only mode.